The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

the heat rise on

expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had ever

it would always be her who initiated. She

was completely aware of his feelings and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see

to this, and her heart warmed up

But...

mouth with her arm while her

just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

screen as his fingers danced on

if Ryan was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they

monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he mumbled under his

external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system,

stare at one of the

backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is preventing any communication from leaking

[No problem]

echoed inside

It belonged to Ava.

a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should

"Got it."

shut

took a pen from the side

should be able to meet our monthly

tasks from time to time. They were required by law

before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were

the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority

group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn

complete, we can relax

pen on the table

blankly stared

job sure

his connections and role, Ryan tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after two years

he took over his role that he

not think about

chest tighten whenever he thought

after all this time had passed, he couldn't move on from what

agonized him every day. Maybe because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only

again did he want such

Ding—!

Ryan received a message. It

are going to another planet in two

times as heavy silence

a deep breath, he tried to calm down, but when he saw the

with all of his might.

'Calm down Ryan.'

and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably inside of

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought

[Okay.]

sent a simple message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took all

up from his seat once

raised his head to look at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said, staring at his swollen

go on, I need to move

***

"We're here."

black car and stretched my body.

my eyes while breathing in the

'Here I am.'

been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at

how I was feeling into words, but…it wasn't

almost felt like it was eating away at the little sanity that I had

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